Comments on: Real Steel: VIDEO! Moon Hammer

By: Todd the Bladesmith

Todd the Bladesmith — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:39:57 +0000

@Donald O’Bloggin’ – if I’m not mistaken those throwing hammers are descendants of the ball and chain, an ancient Scottish weapon.

By: Donald O'Bloggin'

Donald O'Bloggin' — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:04:53 +0000

That looks a lot like the throwing hammers used for Scottish heavy athletics, though they usually use a rattan handle.

They’re also throwing a 16 or 22 pound hammer.

By: Todd the Bladesmith

Todd the Bladesmith — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:05:59 +0000

@Miranda –

@Doomedpaladin – Would a car door have enough visual interest? The wood handles dampen the shock – it’s the metal ones on an unmoving target that hurt…

By: Doomedpaladin

Doomedpaladin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:49:44 +0000

If you have a scrapyard anywhere near you I’d suggest getting an old car door to bash on. Some tennis gloves might cut down on vibration into your hands also.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:10:51 +0000

Thanks, everyone, for the discussion here and the suggestions!

By: Todd the Bladesmith

Todd the Bladesmith — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:36:37 +0000

@catdragon – I’m with you on the glaive – I have a design worked up – just need the time to forge it. I would love to do a flail, but I hesitate because I know people will want to buy them and they are SOOO dangerous. I’m still thinking about it.

Thanks, I’m glad you’re enjoying the series, so am I.

@Ben – I agree, and I built two last night with a smaller ball at the other end as well as an all steel haft. It makes a difference.

By: Ben.

Ben. — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:38:00 +0000

I imagine a weapon like that would have a counterweight at the other end of the haft to account for the balance and improve handling.

-Ben.

By: catdragon

catdragon — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:27:04 +0000

Suggestion for the future…. a glaive. Or a flail, esp the complex flail, three chains and three balls on the end.

Been enjoying the series though. Thanks for doing them!